Abstract: The present invention relates to switching modes of an input device based on events. The invention detects events that suggest that the user does not want to continue with a present mode of the input device and switches to another operation mode. The detection and response to user inputs simplifies the user's interactions with the system. In some embodiments, the user may be asked prior to switching modes for confirmation. The present invention may be used with limited input devices including styluses.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel method for absolute fringe order identification in multi-wavelength interferometry based on optimum selection of the wavelengths to be used. A theoretical model of the process is described which allows the process reliability to be quantified. The methodology produces a wavelength selection which is optimum with respect to the minimum number of wavelengths required to achieve a target dynamic measurement range. Conversely, the maximum dynamic range is produced from a given number of optimally selected wavelengths utilised in a sensor. The new concept introduced for optimum wavelength selection is scalable, i.e. from a three wavelength system to a four wavelength system, from four wavelengths to five, etc.

Abstract: A method and system for versioning of applications is provided. A version of an application may be updated or rolled back transparently to the client. A list of resources in a current version of an application is created and compared to the list of resources in a new version. When a resource is not included in the current version but is included in the new version, a notation is made to include the resource in the new version. When an extra resource is in the current version but not in the new version, a notation is made to purge the resource so that it is not included in the new version. These notations may be created in a purge list used by the client to request the resources needed to change versions. No interaction is needed by the client to change versions.

Abstract: A vertical conduction semiconductor die has a top surface which receives a semiconductor junction pattern and a top electrode and a bottom surface with a bottom electrode. The bottom surface has one or more reduced thickness areas therein formed by selective etching or laser abrasion or the like to reduce the vertical conduction path length beneath at least portions of the semiconductor junction pattern and the bottom electrode to reduce the device RDSON. Thickened die portions remain to strengthen the die or wafer against breakage during handling. The full wafer thickness may be reduced before the local reduced thickness portions are formed.

Abstract: Longitudinal performance management solutions are provided for enhancing the effectiveness of product marketing efforts in dynamic market conditions. The solutions are configured to assess market conditions by analyzing multiple interacting market factors, which collectively influence product market performance. The analysis involves non-linear multivariate algorithms which can identify critical performance indicators, trends, and changing market conditions. The solutions may be deployed for analysis to identify key current market drivers or factors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel reactive dyes of the formula (I) where R1 to R4 are independently hydrogen, C1–C8-alkyl, C2–C8-alkyl, wherein nonadjacent CH2 groups may be replaced by oxygen atoms or imino or C1–C4-alkylimino groups and/or CH2 groups by carbonyl groups, C2–C8-alkenyl, aryl, arylalkylene or a moiety containing a reactive group or the precursor of a reactive group, with the proviso that at least one of R1 to R4 is a moiety which contains a reactive group or the precursor of a reactive group. The present invention further relates to the use of the reactive dyes of the formula (I) for dyeing substrates containing nucleophilic groups and to preparations containing at least one reactive dye of the formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention describes an opening for engine compartment cooling. The opening includes a one-way valve that permits airflow only at speed. The valve allows cooling air to circulate past the engine without impeding the efficiency of the radiator. The size, shape and number of openings and valves may vary depending on cooling capacity or styling considerations. The opening includes a leading edge followed by an indentation defining a port for a one-way valve. A valve is fixed in the port so that airflow can occur only in one direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair care composition comprising a aminofunctional polysiloxane having a specified average effective particle size which provides improved durable conditioning particularly when utilised in conjunction with a hair coloring composition.

Abstract: A topical pharmaceutical aerosol foam containing liquid silicones to enhance cosmetic elegance. Although liquid silicones are inherent defoamers, a high quality, stable foam is produced.

Abstract: A golf putter head includes a face member with a front surface arranged for impacting a golf ball. A first arm extends substantially rearwardly from a heel end of the face member, a second arm extends substantially rearwardly from a toe end of the face member, and a central member extends rearwardly from the face member intermediate the heel and toe ends thereof. The central member is connected to and extends rearwardly from a back surface of the face member. The central member is connected to the first and second arms rearwardly of the face member. The first and second arms have top surfaces that slope downwardly as the first and second arms extend away from the face member.

Abstract: A trench FET has source contacts which contact the entire top surface of source regions, and contact a portion of side walls of the source regions. The side walls of the source regions form a portion of the side walls of the trenches in the trench FET.

Abstract: A polymeric sorbent that can be employed in the extraction and purification of polar and nonpolar molecules from a complex media (e.g. pharmaceuticals from biological matrices) by solid phase extraction (SPE). The sorbent exhibits a strong capacity for the retention of polar molecules and can facilitate the recovery of compounds possessing a range of polarities while furnishing clean extracts showing low ion suppression. The polymer is wettable and remains wetted over long periods of time.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the bit rate and/or margin at which quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) communication is performed over multiple bands of a communication link includes the steps of varying a spectral allocation and constellation size with which communication is performed, so as to define a combination of spectral allocation and constellation size at which the bit rate and/or margin are enhanced. The rate adaptation method identifies the spectral allocation and constellation size to use on each of the multiple bands that results in a total bit rate greater than or equal to the target bit rate, subject to specified constraints on SNR margin and/or BER limits. If more than one parameter set has this property, the rate adaptation method may for example select the spectral allocation and constellation size combination that maximizes the minimum SNR margin across the multiple bands.

Abstract: A work space assembly for use by a pair of people where the pair of people include first and second persons, the system providing each of the first and second persons with a private space and also providing a shared space to be shared by the pair of people during collaboration, the assembly comprising an enclosure wall having first and second distal wall edges that are within an opening plane, the enclosure wall forming a station space including one open side between the distal edges, a rear portion of the enclosure wall spaced a station depth from the opening plane, the enclosure wall having an enclosure height of at least forty-eight inches, divider components including a table top having a table top length dimension between first and second oppositely facing ends and a table height of between 44 and 55 inches and wherein, divider components are positioned with the table top length dimension substantially perpendicular to the rear portion of the enclosure wall and extending therefrom toward the opening plan

Abstract: A semiconductor device which includes a power electrode on a surface thereof, a solderable body on the power electrode and a passivation body spaced from but surrounding the solderable body.

Abstract: Basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Liquid formulations comprising detergent surfactant, such as oleate, alcohol ethoxylates, etc., and neutralized phosphoric acid are sprayed onto apples, lettuce and the like to remove soil and unwanted deposits, especially wax. Articles for applying the compositions to produce by spraying are disclosed. Use of the compositions for disinfectancy/sanitization of produce and cleaning/disinfectancy/sanitization of non-food inanimate surfaces are disclosed.

Abstract: The apparatus has a sensor disposed on the first end of an elongate connector by means of fixed interface link. A recorder unit is disposed on the second end of the connector opposite the first end. The connector is bendable within a predefined curvature range. When the apparatus is deployed into the sea, it is adapted to free-fall through the body of water and to land on the seafloor such that the sensor is spaced apart from the recorder unit. The apparatus is additionally adapted to substantially vibrationally de-couple the sensor from the recorder unit. The length of the connector is dynamically variable within a predefined range so as to minimise vibration coupling between the recorder unit to the sensor. Physical separation of the sensor and the recorder unit, together with the mechanical characteristics of the connector, ensure that the sensor is substantially vibrationally de-coupled from the recorder unit.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a method for acceptance testing a fieldbus component configuration program. The method can comprise providing simulated input information to the fieldbus component configuration program. The method can further comprise comparing outputs from the fieldbus component configuration program to predetermined outputs. In certain exemplary embodiments, the method can comprise determining if the fieldbus component configuration program output is faulty.

Abstract: New methods of screening for compounds for treating colon cancer are described. Using microarray expression profiling, molecular evidence was obtained supporting lack of differentiation as the mechanism for development of colon polyps and tumors. An absence of retinoic acid (RA) response genes from neoplastic tissue colon tissues was observed. The absence of RA response genes was paralleled by the lack of expression of retinol dehydrogenase 5 and a novel retinol dehydrogenase homolog, RDHL. RDHL expression is highly restricted to normal colon and the colon specific transcription factors, cdx1 and cdx2 can regulate RDHL. Additionally, re-introduction of APC leads to re-expression of RDHL.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for the removal of a contaminate from an aqueous medium using a zeolite-based sorption column. The systems and methods include an optimized relationship between the hydraulic loading, zeolite mesh size, distribution of zeolite mesh sizes and zeolite bed volume expansion to provide a highly effective sorption column that resists clogging while increases capacity.